Who Said What in Cricket?

England were clearly in the driver’s seat and with no Steve Smith in the opposition line-up, it was their best chance to make their mark. Australia’s 179 in the first innings isn’t really a huge score and the hosts would have clearly eyed a massive first innings total. However, things hardly panned out as per their plans. It was quite an embarrassing performance as the team was bowled out for just 67 runs – their lowest score against Australia since 1948. There was surely some movement on offer and that would have tested any batsman. Yet, the Brits could have applied themselves much better. Their shot selection on Day-2 stooped to a new low. Batsmen were gifting the opposition with their wickets and only Joe Denly got to the double figures. Hearing some say that T20 cricket is the cause of poor Test Match batting. Completely disagree - the standard of batting as a whole isn’t very good! Good batters can change the way they play as per the form of cricket they’re playing. — Kevi

Post CWC2019 it seems like a perfect time for Cricketers to take retirements from the original, most authentic and best form of the game. Limited overs game has brought too much money to the Cricket; henceforth everyone is looking to prolong their career to pursue both passion and money at the same time. Too much cricket these days has also been found to be the major reason why Cricketers are leaving the longer format of the game. First retirement came from Shoaib Malik, followed by Lasith Malinga, Muhammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and now the South African Pacer Dale Styen. Dale steyn has amazing cricketing stats that makes not only proteas proud but also the game itself. The 36-year-old took 439 wickets in 93 Tests, having overtaken Shaun Pollock earlier this year. He will continue to be available for ODI and T20I selection. Bowling averages: SOURCE: Cricinfo Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10 Tests 93 171 18608 10077 439 7/51 11/60 22.95 3.24 42.3 27 26 5 OD

Twitter was all in praise for Smith's gritty perseverance at the pitch in Edgbaston during the first Test match of Ashes. He came out as bigger star for Australia every time he is under pressure. After his recent ban over Sand-Paper scandal; it was his first Test. Steve Smith Thanking Heavens for his resilience - Photo link from Cricngif.com Lets see who said what starting from very own Steve Waugh It's hard to disagree with Steve Waugh on Steve Smith! https://t.co/c8QwnUBjz1 | #ENGvAUS | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/dSJHyZBtfd — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 4, 2019 What an absolute genius this bloke is 😍 @stevesmith49 #insmudgewetrust #cmonaussies #doubleup #startagain — Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) August 4, 2019 Respect...incredible resilience , skill and above all mental strength. @stevesmith49 twin 💯‘s #Ashes — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) August 4, 2019 Steve Smith: Test batsman: Peerless in his generation. — ian bishop (@irbishi)

It all started on Aug 1st when Chopra Tweeted Good marketing. Nice packaging. How about the cricket??? Which was the last #Ashes you remember for the quality of the cricket played over five tests? I’ll have to go back to 2005. https://t.co/BJXpdsNglg — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 1, 2019 Later he went on to start a poll; and was crushed to bits and pieces by Twitterati. Do you feel that #TheAshes is the most overrated series in modern times? — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 1, 2019 Here are the glimpses of Akash Chopra being ripped apart by Cricket Fans over his remarks on #Ashes; starting with Dennis Freedman. When you don't have a decent series to play yourself because your team is too scared to take on Pakistan. https://t.co/2Rw00AdQ66 — Dennisteve Smith (@DennisCricket_) August 1, 2019 Ignorance is bliss. But not always. Do you want me to laugh over your opinion of ‘Team India being scared of playing Pakistan’?? India defeated

England have an exceptional recent record at Edgbaston. Across all formats, they've played ten matches since the start of 2015, winning all ten. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/zS95zLgfQO — The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 1, 2019 You are a superstar. Well played from everyone over here in Aus and around the world 👍🇦🇺 @stevesmith49 . Loved watching the fight back , bring on day 2 👍. https://t.co/rqedi8vYhK — Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) August 1, 2019 Umpiring came under the spotlight at Edgbaston after a series of incorrect calls from Joel Wilson and Aleem Dar. https://t.co/Y5xsncPyC2 | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/SWeGREf6gz — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 1, 2019 Amazing feeling being out in the middle at Edgbaston. That noise!! 👀👀👀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏 @ Birmingham, United Kingdom https://t.co/FeY9SJreoR — Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 1, 2019 An amazing innings from @stevesmith49 . To score 144 after Australia were in trouble

Javed Miandad former captain of Pakistan cricket team has backed another amazing former player, Wasim Akram, as the head Coach of the national Team. Legend make these comments after the rumours circulating about Mickey Arthur. Especially after Green Shirts failed to Qualify for the Semi-Finals. Cricktracker.com reports that Miandad further noted that "Other nations benefiting from cricketers like Akram, not Pakistan" Talking to Cricket Pakistan.com.pk Miandad very eloquently said “Look the world is availing from the expertise of Wasim Akram and our other players as they tell their players practically through demonstrations on how to remove faults and improve [their] performance. Their tips are doing wonders. So, if other nations are availing from their expertise why can’t we ourselves benefit from our former great cricketers?” cricketpakistan.com.pk cited reports. “They’ll at once jump to take the credit if players perform well under them. But if they (players) [fare]